New Year, New Stuco

As we get close to the end of the school year, it is now time to re-elect or elect individuals for student council. The student council consists of chosen students that we vote for. The council helps share ideas, interests, and concerns of students with teachers and administrators. They also often help raise money for school activities, including social events, community projects, helping those in need, and school reform. The student council has great benefits and opportunities, it looks good on college applications and can easily impress schools. It can also prepare you for the real world through leadership and organization. It improves teamwork with your peers as well as your public speaking. It leaves a positive impact on the school’s community. Not only does it help those on the council, but those who aren’t. We can have a voice for each grade, six student representatives from each grade to help provide a great school year. These students work together to serve the student body, when voting for people make sure to choose wisely our voices are in their hands. You’ve probably seen the creative posters all around the school to draw you in for their vote. They usually include a visual of the candidates, their names, photo, and slogan. It’s a great way to gain voters, but let’s not base our choices on a poster! The candidate’s words and actions are what we should be looking for in our student council. So let’s hear the words of current runners. 

Junior Summer Nichols stated, “I’m running for student council because I think it’s a great group of people working to make the school a better place.” Summer was on stucco her sophomore year and she enjoyed getting to work with people in different grades for a variety of views. She feels as if it’s a great environment to be in so she’s decided to run again this year for her senior year. Her plans for a better school year are to suggest more activities for all grades, help new students become more involved, and work with teachers and counselors to improve mental health resources. Summer quotes, ” I think all student opinions are important and should be incorporated more in the student council.” Sophomore Chuchu Ladu, our junior representative, explained that she’s running for stucco so she can be more involved within the Waukee community and help her fellow students. ” As a black female student, I feel as if I can help more people be heard, and some may be more comfortable talking to me.” Senior Daisy Otundo, a former student council member, expressed ” I enjoyed being a part of the council because it improved the well-being of my fellow peers.” I was able to plan and construct events that students can enjoy. 

If you’re interested in making a difference and having fun while doing it, the student council is a great opportunity to get involved.